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I have to go court in Alberta for leaving the scene of an accident,

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I have to go court in Alberta for leaving the scene of an accident, it was proprty damage only, no impaired or anything. What kind of fine can I expect and do I have to go in front of a judge or can I just plead guilty to a court clerk?

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Were you charged under the Criminal Code or a provincial statue?

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Criminal Code

Expert:  Mark MacDonald replied 2 years ago.

If you plead guilty it will be in front of a Judge. Keep in mind there may be a driver's licence suspension in as part of your sentence, or in addition to your sentence by the province.

It is hard to predict sentence as sentencing is such an individual process. After a conviction you may receive a fine. Some people go to jail for these offences, but it is mainly in cases with records or death or injury, etc.

You should hire a lawyer so he or she can find out what the Crown is seeking for a sentence. Sometimes lawyers are able to get the charge reduced to a traffic charge which is much better then a criminal code conviction which carries a record, etc.

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